Deborah Feller
Curriculum Vitae
Publications
- Artibus et Historiae, 2024, number 89, pp. 173-190: “In his own work, the self-images of Jusepe de Ribera.”
- Boletín del Museo del Prado, 2024, number 60, pp. 57-73 (Spanish) & 143-150 (English): “Jusepe/José de Ribera in the Kingdom of Valencia and the workshop of Juan Sariñena: The formation of an artist."
- Renaissance Quarterly, Winter 2024, number 77.4: Book Review: "Giovan Battista Fidanza, Andrea Sacchi and Cardinal del Monte. The Rediscovered Frescoes in the Palazzo di Ripetta in Rome (2022)."
Professional Presentations in Art History
- Symposium in honor of Catherine Puglisi, PhD: "After-Images of Childhood Trauma in the Work of the Adult Artist," October 2024.
- 11th Annual Rutgers Art History Graduate Student Symposium: “The Transubstantiation of Trauma into Art: The Lamentation as Embodiment of Personal Grief,” April 2021.
- College Art Association: “Bearing Witness: The Spectacle of Pain in the Drawings of Jusepe de Ribera,” February 2017.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Art History: Rutgers University Department of Art History, New Brunswick, New Jersey-October 2023.
- Graduate Seminar in Forgeries in Drawings Made to Deceive: The Morgan Drawing Institute, December 2022.
- Graduate Seminar in The Drawings of Piranesi: The Morgan Drawing Institute, April 2022.
- Graduate Seminar in Baroque Drawing in Italy: The Morgan Drawing Institute, May 2019.
- Graduate Seminar in Imaging Techniques and the Technical Study of Drawings: The Morgan Drawing Institute, April 2018.
- Master of Arts in the History of Art and Archaeology: New York University Institute of Fine Arts, New York City-May 2016.
- Master of Fine Arts in Figurative Studies: New York Academy of Art, Graduate School of Figurative Studies, New York City-cum laude, May 2004.
- Private Art Classes:
Traditional Oil Painting with Wade Schuman, New York City--Summer 2000 & 2001.
Traditional Figurative Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin, New York City--June 1998-May 1999. - Master of Social Work: Hunter College School of Social Work, New York City--with honors, February 1985.
- Master of Professional Studies in Art Therapy & Creativity Development: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York-June 1977.
- Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, minors in Psychology and Education: City College of New York--cum laude, January 1974.
- Art Classes: School of Visual Arts-Portrait Painting, Life Drawing , New York City--1971.
- NYS Regent Academic Diploma: Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, New York--June 1965.
Grants & Fellowships
- Rutgers University School of Graduate Studies Art History Department Mitnick and Cowdry Research/Travel Awards: Research grant for summer 2018.
- Rutgers University School of Graduate Studies Off Campus Dissertation Development Award: Field study grant for Summer 2018.
- Rutgers University Graduate Program in Art History Merit Fellowship: Stipend and tuition for academic year 2017-18.
- Shelby White and Leon Levy Fellowship: Travel grant for Summer 2014.
Languages
- Spanish: Reading, writing and conversation.
- Italian: Reading and conversation.
Professional Experience
Art History Department
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
December 2020-January 2021
Part-Time Lecturer
Online Art History Survey Course
“Prehistoric to 1400"
Created course content, including recorded and illustrated lectures, assignments and exams. Set up modules and other online content in the academic platform Canvas. Read and graded all assignments and exams, and issued final grades.
September-December 2020
Teaching Assistant
Online Art History Survey Course
“Prehistoric to 1400"
Read and graded assignments and exams, working closely with students in two of the course sections, and issued final grades.
September–December 2019
Teaching Assistant
Art History Survey Course
“Prehistoric to 1400"
Participated in development and subsequent grading of assignments and exams, delivered lectures as needed and assisted professor in preparing for each class.
February 2015-2018:
Academic Assistant
Philippe de Montebello
Fiske Kimball Professor
History and Culture of Museums
New York University
Institute of Fine Arts
New York, NY
Collaborate in the development of each course, including syllabus, outline and bibliography. Maintain email lists for, and facilitate communication with, students and auditors; ensure availability of required readings; and set up for posting weekly lecture and video files.
September 2009-present:
Art Critic (contemporary & historical art)
www.deborahfeller.com/news-and-views/
Arrange for visits in consultation with museum and gallery publicity staff, read exhibition catalogs, secure check lists and images, write reviews and post with images online.
March 2010-present:
Writer (art book, lecture & theater reviews)
www.deborahfeller.com/news-and-views/
Work with publicists to secure relevant material (e.g. images and scripts) in advance of performances and for book reviews. Write reviews and post online.
March 2016-May 2017:
Research Assistant
Richard Townsend
Independent Curator
Vincent's Parables: Van Gogh and the Bible
The Phillips Collection
Washington, D.C.
June-August 2019
Actively involved in the evolution of exhibit. Provided research support, including library and online work.
September 1988-July 2017:
Psychotherapist
Deborah Feller, LCSW, P.C.
New York City
Provided individual & couple/family psychotherapy for treatment of traumatic stress & addictive/compulsive disorders. Conducted long- and short-term groups, supervised clinicians, consulted, and lead workshops & trainings. Managed all aspects of a small business, including documentation, finances, administration, marketing and physical plant maintenance.
February 1989-January 1990:
Program Director
Paul J. Cooper Center for
Human Services, Inc.
Brooklyn, New York
Directed small alcoholism & drug addiction outpatient treatment program. Responsible for programing, budgeting, staffing and clinical supervision.
March 1988-February 1989:
Quality Assurance Director, The Harbor Programs
August 1987--October 1988:
Clinical Director, Inpatient Program
The Harbor
Hoboken, New Jersey
Managed clinical components of inpatient rehabilitation unit, including staffing, clinical supervision, and quality control & utilization review.
September 1985-August 1987:
Program Coordinator, Alcohol/Drug Abuse Treatment & Prevention Programs
The Door-
A Center of Alternatives for Youth
New York City
Created prevention activities for addiction and younger-adolescent components of multidisciplinary facility for teenagers. Provided input for grant writing and budgeting. Supervised clinical staff. Participated in maintaining required documentation to maintain funding.
January--September 1985:
Social Work Supervisor
December 1977--December 1984:
Alcoholism Counselor
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Comprehensive Alcoholism
Treatment Center
Brooklyn, New York
October-December 1977:
Social Rehabilitation (Alcoholism) Counselor
April 1976-September 1977:
Recreation Director/Art Therapist
Bowery Residents' Committee
New York City
1971-1976:
Administrative Assistant
New York City
Assisted managers and executives at two boutique advertising and public relations companies, and a filmstrip & slide lab.
Art Awards
- Medal of Honor in Oil/Acrylic: Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, New York City-- October 2010.
- Top Five: Innovators Combating Substance Abuse, Art & Addiction Exhibition, Johns Hopkins. University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland--May & June 2008.
- Certificate of Merit: Salmagundi Club, New York City--June 2007.
- Jack Richeson & Co., Inc., Gold Palette Award: Salmagundi Club, New York City--June 2006.
- Top 10 Viewers' Choice: Anderson Gallery & Provo City Library, Provo, Utah--October 2004.
- Award of Excellence: Firehouse Art Gallery, Garden City, New York--January 2004.
Art Exhibitions
Self-Curated Solo Shows
- Right Angle Picture Framing Gallery, Hoboken, New Jersey, November 2005.
- Studio Sale, New York City-2010, 2004, 2003 & 2002
Selected Group Shows
- The Salmagundi Club: Annual Juried Exhibition (Non-members), New York City--August 2010, June 2009, 2007 & 2006.
- Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club: Annual Open Juried Exhibition, New York City--October 2013 & 2010.
- Allied Artists of America: Annual Exhibition, New York City--November 2009 & 2004.
- Innovators Combating Substance Abuse: Art & Addiction Exhibition, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland--May & June 2008.
- Audubon Artists Inc.: Annual Juried Exhibition, New York City--September 2007 & 2004.
- New York Academy of Art: Summer Exhibition, New York City--June-July 2007.
- 80 Washington Square East Galleries: Small Works, New York City--January-March 2005 & 2004.
- Alexandria Museum of Art: 18th Annual September Exhibition, Alexandria, Louisiana-August-October 2005.
- Firehouse Art Gallery: Light Effects, Garden City, New York-January-February 2004.
- Anderson Gallery & Provo City Library: Litartcy, Provo, Utah-September-October 2003.
Art Publications
- Addiction and Art-April 2010.
- Art & Addiction Calendar-2009.
- American Artist Drawing Magazine: Finalist, Drawing Competition-Spring 2006.
- Portrait Magazine: Cover art-"Reflections on Self"-September 2004.
Professional Service
- Treasurer (July 1995-June 1996): New York Society for the Study of Multiple Personality & Dissociation.
- President & Past President (July 1993-June 1995): New York Society for the Study of Multiple Personality & Dissociation.
- Columnist (June 1994-March 1995): "Ask A Therapist," SOFIE (newsletter for survivors of female sexual abuse).
- Columnist (May 1990-1994): "Recovering From Childhood Sexual Abuse," Headliner, New York Federation of Alcoholism Counselors Metropolitan Region.
- Contributing Editor (March 1990-92): Reporter, National Association of Lesbian and Gay Alcoholism Professionals.
- Committee Member (August 1990-September 1991): National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Ad Hoc Committee on Lesbian/Gay Issues.
- Co-Chairperson (1987--89): 1989 Conference Committee, New York Federation of Alcoholism Counselors, Metropolitan Region.
- President (June 1986--June 1988): New York Federation of Alcoholism Counselors, Metropolitan Region.
- Co-Chairperson (September 1986-August 1987): New York City Bureau of Alcoholism Services Youth Providers Network.
- Board Member (June 1986-March 1987): New York State Coalition for the Children of Alcoholic Families (Chair, Ad hoc Committee on Bylaws; Member, Nomination and Awards Committee).
Professional Presentations in Mental Health
Topics
- Identification and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders.
- Incest and Chemical Dependency.
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder & Chemical Dependency.
- Treatment and Prevention of Alcohol/Substance Abuse Among Inner-City Youth.
Venues
- Local addiction and mental health treatment facilities.
- Meetings of professional organizations.
- Regional and national professional conferences.
Dates
- From 1986 to 2013.